SOLUTION: 5x-(2x-5)=40

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Question 645069: 5x-(2x-5)=40
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5x-%282x-5%29=40 Start with the given equation.


5x-2x%2B5=40 Distribute.


3x%2B5=40 Combine like terms on the left side.


3x=40-5 Subtract 5 from both sides.


3x=35 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%2835%29%2F%283%29 Divide both sides by 3 to isolate x.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=35%2F3

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